Genesis SUV Arriving In 2020 To Battle BMW X5

Since launching as a standalone luxury brand, Genesis has yet to make much of an impact on the sales charts. Therecently unveiled G70 will become the most affordable car in the Genesis lineup, but it will need to be a strong seller because the brand's current sales figures aren't very encouraging. According toCarsalesbase, Genesis sold 20,612 vehicles in the US last year and has only sold 8,490 units so far this year up until August. These dismal sales figures are perhaps not surprising when you considerGenesis is undergoing a radical transformation of its dealer network.

To help boost sales and keep the brand alive, Genesis is planning to launch a series of crossovers within the next few years. The first will arrive in early 2020 and, according toCar and Driver, it will be a production version of thegorgeous GV80 concept that made its surprise debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show. The styling of the production GV80 is expected to closely resemble the concept.

根据出版,mid-size GV80 will go on sale around the same time as thenext-generation G80 sedanand be built on the same platform. Both models are expected to be offered with the same 3.8-liter V6, twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6, and 5.0-liter V8 engine options as the current G80.